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Recent Examples of ditzy Buddhist, recently widowed, and a successful artist, Rose is ditsy and rather eccentric, but is grounded by a 13-year-old step-granddaughter. — The Know, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 When the subject of literature came up, Monroe seemed compelled to play to ditzy expectations. — Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026 After portraying Shields with a more distracted and ditzy personality, O'Hara even went on to perform a satirical musical number as part of her impression. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 The pinafore-style dress was in a twee ditsy print and flowed well past her knees, while a leather belt sat happily on her waist without exerting effort to cinch. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ditzy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ditzy
Adjective
  • An alligator with a goofy sense of humor crawled through the back door of a North Carolina bagel shop, then stood at the front counter as if waiting to take someone’s order.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
  • His presence was transformative; Stewart made the goofiest, most easily disregarded TV franchise for nerds and nobodies into a work full of warmth and gravitas.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • What became apparent to us was that the game was like a sponge for silly ideas.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026
  • This week was packed with pre-midterm drama, of which only the silliest is in the quiz.
    — Holly J. Morris, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Democrats are giddy over the prospect of snatching Senate seats and gubernatorial races in normally red states.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • How better to sum up that generation’s giddy way of spackling together outfits?
    — The Learning Network, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The motives and rooting interest are uncomplicated and impossible to misinterpret, and each straightforward emotional beat is delivered with such sincere and amplified force that resistance is futile.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Gina seems committed to another Heather takedown, no matter how futile those efforts are.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Ditzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditzy. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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